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Founded in 2016 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, Start Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. The firm targets B2B companies in the financial services sector, particularly fintech and insurtech. While specific fund size and assets under management are not disclosed, Start Ventures operates globally to support visionary founders.
Start Ventures invests in early-stage companies within the financial services industry, emphasizing fintech and insurtech. Their strategy targets businesses on the verge of finding product-market fit, providing resources and guidance to help them scale through pre-seed, seed, seed-plus, and Series A rounds.
Notable portfolio companies include Fraudio, which integrates the payment ecosystem with risk solutions; hAPI, supporting growth through partnerships; Kirontech, offering fraud prevention software for health insurance; ClaimSorted, an AI-driven administrator for insurance claims; Jove, providing flexible insurance solutions for contractors; Claims Carbon, helping insurers achieve net-zero emissions; and Sonant, delivering AI receptionists for insurance agencies.
To pitch Start Ventures, submit your deck through their website's contact form.
As of January 13, 2026, Start Ventures announced their investment in WeatherPromise’s Series A round, highlighting their active engagement in the startup ecosystem.
Yes, Start Ventures often leads investment rounds, particularly in early-stage companies that align with their focus on fintech and insurtech.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate significant growth and progress towards product-market fit.
Specific details regarding the size of Start Ventures' current fund are not publicly available.
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